Numbers and Counting
Numbers 1-10
| Number | Afaan Oromoo | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tokko | tok-ko |
| 2 | lama | la-ma |
| 3 | sadii | sa-dee |
| 4 | afur | a-fur |
| 5 | shan | shan |
| 6 | jaha | ja-ha |
| 7 | torba | tor-ba |
| 8 | saddeet | sad-deet |
| 9 | sagal | sa-gal |
| 10 | kudhan | ku-dhan |
Numbers 11-20
| Number | Afaan Oromoo |
|---|---|
| 11 | kudha tokko |
| 12 | kudha lama |
| 13 | kudha sadii |
| 14 | kudha afur |
| 15 | kudha shan |
| 20 | digdama |
Counting Practice
Count from 1 to 10: tokko, lama, sadii, afur, shan, jaha, torba, saddeet, sagal, kudhan
Using Numbers in Sentences
- Waggaa shan = Five years
- Guyyaa lama = Two days
- Nama sadii = Three people